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1 v 1 Shadowing

Two players face each other. One player has a ball and the other has to shadow their exact movements.

1 v 1

3 on 2 Grid Passing Drill

Players play a 3 on 2 passing game within the grid area.

Passing

4 on 4 Half Court

Play 4 versus 4 at one basket with the following rules: No Dribbling Pass and screen or pass and cut Make it - take it First team to 7 wins

Games

Ball Movement - Chest Pass

Player 1 rolls the ball out to player 2, who in turn picks the ball up and gives a bounce pass to player 3 (in one action). Player 1 then goes behind player 4 and player 2 goes behind player 3 so the practice keeps going. A progression would be to introduce a chest pass

Passing

Double Switch

Player 2 runs cross court in front of player 1 and receives the pass. Player 1 then cuts in court to receive the return pass. After the receiving the ball they then run into the key and then have a shot.

Passing

Full court shadowing

One player has a ball and their partner faces them. The person with the ball then dribbles the length of the court, constantly changing direction. The defender has to shadow their movement whilst running back to protect the basket. Try to keep the players wide.

Defense

Partner passing relay

Players line up on two sides, with one player stood in the middle. The ball starts on the side where there are most players lined up. The first player passes to the middle player and runs to the left to receive the return pass. Players then perform a quick one-two pass before passing the ball to the player on the opposite side. The drill then starts again, with the player who made the initial pass remaining in the middle.

Passing

Phantom Fundamentals Drill (iii)

On the whistle, players will execute a reverse pivot, then a front pivot and then continue v-cutting up the court. Players should be balanced and in the triple threat position throughout the pivot movement. Practice pivoting on left and right foot.

Footwork and Movement

Slide-Run-Slide Footwork and M...

In a defensive position the player will move towards the cone on their side in a defensive glide. Once they have reached that cone they will turn and run to the cone on the other side. Once the player has reached this cone they will defensive glide back to the start position.

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L-Cut Footwork and Movement - ...

<BR>L-Cut describes the run the attacking player makes before recieving the pass</BR>

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Mirror Drill Footwork and Move...

Have players and cones set up as shown in the video. The player with the ball will hold it in the middle of their chest. Going for 30 seconds the defensive player must keep their head in line with the ball by staying low and using a defensive slide. The player with the ball can move how they like side to side between the cones.

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Double drop step Footwork and ...

From the block do a spin back, drop step to the power box, lift fake from the chin position, jump step to a hook. Concentrate on not bringing the ball down below the shoulders. When shooting learn to keep the ball up from the chin position. If you move that ball even a centimeter away from that body the defender will be able to knock it away. Do twenty each side of the double drop step.

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S-Cut Footwork and Movement - ...

<BR>S-cut describes the run the attacker makes before recieving the ball</BR>

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Drop Step Baseline Footwork an...

This drill needs 1 passer and 1 player posting up ready to shoot the basketball. The pass will be made into the post, once the player receives the ball they will drop step, jump stop and shoot a power move off the backboard.(Watch the video to see the footwork of the move)

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Pass & Move Footwork and Movem...

One player has a ball and another player starts in the middle of a cross-shaped set of cones. On the command, Red Player 1 moves to touch one of the cones before returning back to the middle to receive a pass from White 1.The player then has to touch a different cone before returning back to the middle to receive a pass. Once the middle player has touched all four cones then the player switch over.

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Dummy Footwork and Movement - ...

<BR>The attacker executes a dummy to go left, drawing the defender, before suddenly changing direction and driving off to his right</BR>

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Bounce and Step Footwork and M...

Player bounces the ball making a long stride, then holds up the ball.

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Post up - Drop Step Footwork a...

This drill needs 1 passer and 1 player posting up ready to shoot the basketball. The pass will be made into the post, once the player receives the ball they will drop step, jump stop and shoot a power move off the backboard.(Watch the video to see the footwork of the move) The passer will become the shooter and the next person in line will become the passer.

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Drop step and pivot Footwork a...

In a drop step, one leg moves first then the turn of the body. With a drop step you are trying to get one foot past the defenders foot, the body and the foot move at the same time

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Ball Protection Footwork and M...

Player simulating regain of ball control and protection.

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4 on 4 Half Court Footwork and...

Play 4 versus 4 at one basket.<br>No dribbling allowed.<br>Alternate possession. Play to eleven.

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Pass and Cut Footwork and Move...

Player 1 passes to player 2 before making a cut to the low post then to the high post. Player 2 passes to high post and makes a scissors cut for return pass and shot.

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L cut to basket Footwork and M...

Player 1 dribbles from corner to the top of the 3pt line. Pass to player 2 who dribbles towards the corner. Player 1 now makes an L cut to basket and receives pass from player 2 for the shot.

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V Cut and Jump Shot Footwork a...

Setup as shown.Player 2 makes a V cut, receives the pass from player 1 before dribbling to the low post area. Player 2 then takes a pull up jump shot, with player 1 following the rebound.

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Pass, Cut and Shoot Footwork a...

Player 1 and player 3 dribble the ball to the foul line extended, make the pass to players 4 and 2 who have made an L cut to the elbow area.

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One on One Footwork and Moveme...

<BR>The attacker draws the defender to tackle him but beats him by passing the ball behind his back before suddenly changing direction and driving off to his left</BR><BR>

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Pass and Move Passing - Basket...

One of the players starts with the ball After passing the ball to the player on the next cone they have to run and touch the cone in the middle and return to their cone. the 2nd player does the same and the exercise should be able to continue round and round.

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Get Open Drill Footwork and Mo...

This is a pass and run to the back of the opposite line drill, with a v-cut movement before the pass. Player 1 starts in the triple threat position whilst 2 makes a v cut. Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2. Player 2 fakes a pass to player 1 who now cuts towards the basket. Player 3 (stood behind player 1) now v-cuts to the front of their line. Player 2 passes the ball to player 3. Player 4 (stood behind player 2) makes a v-cut to the front of their line. Player 3 passes the ball to player 4.

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Give and Go: V-Shaped Run Foot...

Player 1 passes to player 2 (can be the coach) before making a run and then cutting to the next cone to receive the pass. Player 1 then dribbles to the next cone before having a shot.

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Pass and Move Passing - Basket...

Two groups of players with one ball and one player between the groups on the side.Player 1 passes to player 3 and runs straight to receive a pass from player 3. Player 2 then makes a pass to player 3 and makes and runs to receive a pass before passing to player 4.

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Getting Free - Restricted Area...

Setup as shown.The defender is only allowed to move up and down the line as shown. The attacker can move anyway within the box to try and catch the ball.

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Ball Movement - Chest Pass Pas...

Player 1 rolls the ball out to player 2, who in turn picks the ball up and gives a bounce pass to player 3 (in one action). Player 1 then goes behind player 4 and player 2 goes behind player 3 so the practice keeps going.A progression would be to introduce a chest pass

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V Cut high - with change of pa...

Player on top of the perimeter is a passer and player on the side is a cutter. The cutter runs towards the key until on foot is inside the key then they change direction and move towards the ball. When they are free they must signal for the ball with their outside hand.Once they receive the ball they can then square up towards the basket and go for a shot or drive for a lay up.

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Drop Step Baseline Progression...

This drill needs 1 passer and 1 player posting up ready to shoot the basketball, but can be done with more players. The pass will be made into the post, once the player receives the ball they will drop step and shoot. Watch the video to see the footwork of the move.

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Drop Step- Reverse Pivot Footw...

There will be 1 passer and 1 Post up/Shooter. The player posting up will receive the basketball and drop step baseline. Once they have got close to the basket they will then perform a reverse pivot(the player will pivot on their inside foot). When the player has done the reverse pivot they will shoot a jump hook.

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High Post-Drive/Finish Footwor...

The player will flash up to the high post. From the high post the player will square up to the basket, sweep the ball to the left side and attack 1 bounce to finish with a left hand lay-up.

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Ball Pass/ Protection Footwork...

Players must throw a self pass by putting throwing the ball ahead of themselves with back spin before jumping and catching the ball. After having caught the ball players should land solidly on both feet before then selecting which way they are going to pivot in order to shield and protect the ball from the imaginary defender.

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Defending Fundamentals: Footwork and Body Position Session

Offence sells tickets but defence wins championships - Teach your players to take pride in their defence with this real game practice fundamentals session!

Moving without the ball: Spacing Out and the Back Cut

Get your players thinking about their off the ball movement, losing their markers and calling for the pass with this 7 drills and games session!

Shooting on the Move - Game Intensity Session

Is your team full of speedy players who can shoot accurately, even when running at game-speed? Test your players with this speedy shooting session!

Move to make Space - Using the V-Cut

Mix it up and change the way your players move to receive the ball - using sharp movement to cut through defences!

Improving your players' Vertical Jump

Increase your players' vertical jump! Use this explosive session to increase your players' jump and improve their all round game!

Small Forward Development Guide

Complete versatility! Coaching the fundamentals to develop an effective small forward

Stop Travelling! Improve Footwork Skills - Pivoting, Passing and Cutting.

Stop Travelling - Get your players to master the pivot. A simple technical session which focuses on your players pivoting, cutting and passing. No dribbling allowed!

Team Development Session

Produce a winning mentality amongst your group of players with an unbreakable team ethos. The improvements in your play may just surprise you!

Teaching Out of Bounds Plays to Young Players

Composure on the basketball court is a lethal weapon. Develop your players decision making skills in tight areas so that when it comes to it, they make composed, effective plays.

The improvement of movement

Teach your player to pass and cut. This more advanced version of the give and go is perfect for receiving the ball in space and drawing defenders out of position!

Introduction to Defence - Coaching the Stance!

Make defending just as rewarding and start to see a defensive player become the star!

Moving to Create Space - Cut Back, Fake and V-Cut

Space: how we'd always like a bit more it on court. Get your team out there recognising how they can get that extra yard of space to give them the freedom to go do their thing!

Team Defence - A Comprehensive Coach Handout

Key defensive concepts to improve your team's defending ability to turn them in to a strong defensive unit

Positioning - Getting Open Without the Ball

Progression leads to success! With these notes your players will be off the ball smart, difficult to mark and all around elusive.

Creating Attacking Advantages: Penetration and Timing

Teach players to make the right decisions when breaking up court and make the opposition's defenders scramble. Session focuses on: Attacking dribbling, spacing and timing.

Introducing the Layup - Shooting Skills Session

Teach your players how to layup with this step-by-step shooting fundamentals session - improving their running shooting technique and confidence!
movement ANSWERS
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Drills for try-outs?

Does anyone have any advice on drills to run that would best evaluate the players in a short time frame? I am pretty sure that we will need to have a cut this year because I am not carrying more than 10 girls on my team again this year.Thanks in advance. - submitted via email

Sportplan Team Coach, United Kingdom

teaching basketball spacing

How to teach basketball spacing

Coach L Coach, United States of America

What are Zone drills for 8 & 9 year olds?

What are some defensive drills for zone to 8 and 9 year olds? What are some good drills for teaching players to play offense against a zone? Thanks, John

John Murphy Coach, United States of America

How to become a great basketball player in 4 months?

I did not make my 9th grade tryout team and I want to make the team for my 10th grade tryouts...

Archived User Coach

I want to sketch a drill with the Chalkboard

Archived User Coach

Can I sketch over a diagram?

Archived User Coach

Offence workout for 18 year old team

I would like to know few tips for offence workouts?

Santhosh Kumar Coach, India

attacking the Full court zone press

we are going against a team that runs a 1-3-1 full court zone press..........I have been going 2-1-2 set vs this with my three in the back moving and rotating ..........is this what the majority of you use?

Archived User Coach

Can you give me some ideas about set plays for beginner girls?

60% of the team never played with set plays, and have some dificulties to deal with it.

Rui Pestana Coach, Portugal

how to beat a 1-3-1 half court trap

dont have a lot of time but need something to beat a 1-3-1 half court trap

jake Coach, United Arab Emirates

explain the three men weav pass in positioning a, b , c

pass in positioning a, b , c

Bhawi Rawat Coach, United Kingdom

this is for my team 5v5

i need some attack plan for my team adn some defend pls givve me some idea

Dcc001 Teun Coach, United Kingdom

passing out of a 1-2-1-1- full court press

Good Evening I am wondering if anyone has drills for me to help teach my grade 8 boys how to relax and pass out of a full cour press?Thank you

Carrie Enns Coach, Canada

make drill harder

how could i make this drill harder

duru Coach, England
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